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Operates forklifts and other equipment to move cargo in terminals and warehouses

Salary Range

$35,000 – $55,000/year

Daily Pay Range

$136 – $200/day

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to load and unload cargo
  
• Stack, organize, and transport materials safely
  
• Perform equipment checks and routine maintenance
  
• Follow safety procedures and instructions from supervisors

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification required

Career Outlook

• Consistently in demand across ports, terminals, and logistics hubs

Typical Day

• Moving cargo around the yard, loading trailers, and ensuring inventory is properly placed